A horizontal force is exerted on a 150 lb chair at rest. The coefficient of static friction between the chair and the floor is 0.55. Determine the maximum horizontal force that can be applied to the chair before it moves.

A horizontal force is exerted on a 150 lb chair at rest. The coefficient of static friction between the chair and the floor is 0.55. Determine the maximum horizontal force that can be applied to the chair before it moves.

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Chapter7: Dry Friction

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